In an apparent effort to demonstrate their priorities should they be successful in their bids for re-election, a number of legislators have introduced proposals imposing new burdens on restaurants, taverns,…

Thank you for being willing to write to the State Liquor Authority in support of their proposal regarding split case fees. The proposal will reduce the fees being charged by…

Starting today, September 1st, a new State law takes effect that prohibits firearms licensees from bringing guns into certain defined “sensitive locations,” which includes bars and restaurants that serve alcohol.…

After approving the action last month, the State Liquor Authority’s proposed new split case fee rule was published in the June 29th NYS Register, formally initiating a 60-day period for…

The State has established a $250 million fund to help small businesses that made investments to comply with emergency orders and regulations or to increase public safety and they’ve created…

The New York City Council and Mayor Eric Adams worked together to pass a local law that suspends the city’s liquor license surcharge for one year. The surcharge on all…

After years of our persistent advocacy, the State Liquor Authority has initiated a formal rulemaking process to prevent liquor wholesalers from charging split case fees in any amount they choose.…

Twenty-two teams teed off at Cronin’s Golf Resort for the annual “Cleo Emmer Open for Hospitality” earlier this month.  Thank you to Anheuser-Busch, the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Boston Beer…

The State Assembly and Senate completed their work for the year earlier this month. Left undone (thankfully) were a number of measures of concern to the Association including elimination of…

The Empire State Restaurant & Tavern Association Safety Group 554 and the New York State Insurance Fund have announced a 40 percent dividend for the policy year September 30, 2020…

We’re finalizing plans for this year’s Annual Golf Outing at Cronin’s Golf Resort on Monday, June 6th. The $110 per golfer registration fee includes greens fees, cart, lunch, refreshments on…

Governor Hochul and the New York State Legislature reached agreement on a final state budget that includes allowing restaurants, taverns, bars, and other on premises establishments to sell drinks to…